Key Concepts Flashcards
What are the five types of crime?
Violent, acquisitive, sexual, anti-social, drug-related.
What is an example of a violent crime?
Murder, assault, etc.
What is an example of an acquisitive crime?
Fraud, theft, burglary, robbery, etc.
What is an example of a sexual crime?
Rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, indecent exposure, etc.
What is an example of an anti-social crime?
Vandalism, graffiti, etc.
What is an example of a drug-related crime?
Drug possession, drug dealing, drug smuggling, etc.
Is crime objective or subjective?
Subjective
What is a social construct?
An idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society.
What is an example of a crime that differs between societies?
Laws on gay marriage, laws on drugs, laws on gun control, etc.
Which two ways can you measure crime?
Official statistics and self-report surveys.
What are official statistics?
The official numbers of reported crimes.
What are self-report surveys?
Surveys from criminals, victims of witnesses of crimes.
What is a criticism of official statistics?
Not all crimes are reported.
What is a criticism of self-report surveys?
Some people may lie, exaggerate or not admit to the crimes.
